Cracking the code: Meet the Malaysians programming a new career path for themselves

With the convenience of online courses, many are diving into the world of coding, though securing a career is not without its challenges. — Image by Freepik

“I couldn’t stand how the people in my previous industry were being treated, with irregular working hours and how demanding it was,” says multimedia designer turned front-end web developer Jason Yeap.

The 25-year-old describes his work life as akin to that of a doctor on call for extended periods in a hospital, having to respond to client-requested changes at a moment’s notice.